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Cooking by Temperature

Internal temperature is 

 best

test   

 

 many 

Use TEMP 

 

   variety   

   

desired finished 

 temperature.

The 

 

   & 2 setting

is preferred 

 batters, 

 

 and 

 which 

difficult   

 precisely with

the 

 COOK/HOLD.’” 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 signals with

 beeps when 

 

 

 preset 

 The 

feature will 

 this 

 up   twelve 

 

 until 

 

 CLEAR/OFF 

 

 

 switches

 

 

 preset 

 is reached.

The Temperature Probe

HANDLE

CABLE

SENSOR

 temperature probe is 

 

 

 

 the

internal 

 

 

 

it 

 

 used 

 using 

COOK/HOLD.’.

   Temp Cook a Rolled

Beef Rib Roast to Medium

Step 1: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in 

 

 I.   

 

 

Step 2: 

 TEMP COOK/HOLD.

 

 is 

 

 TEMP 

 

Step 

 

 1.2.   

 

 P 

 is 

 

 

 

 

 

Step  4: 

 

 

 

 

 

 5 

 

 

 

  POWER 

 

 

 

 

Step  5: 

 

   

 (it’ 

 

 is 

 

 

 will 

 

 

 P COOK     

is 

   

 

 

 

 Lip.

Step 

 

 

 is 

 

 will 

 

 

 

 

 will then 

the 

Step 

7: 

 the 

   

 the 

Step 

 

 

 

 

 

 oven.

Cooking Tips

● 

   

 

 

 it 

 I

 

 evenly 

 

 

 i     

 t i 

● 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 inserting

 

 

 

 

 it’ used

i n 

 

● 

Cover 

 

 

 

   u 

 

 

 

 

 

 heating.

Questions 

 Answers

 I 

inserted the temperature

 

 the 

 

 

 and entered

 desired 

 temperature but

the temperature didn’t 

 

the 

A. 

 

 

 entered :111

 

 Any 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 P COOK/

HOLD. 

 CLEAR/OFF 

begin 

 Are 

 

 

 I 

 

A. 

 

 

 

 icings, 

 

 

 

 

etc. 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 with 

 

 

best 

 

 

 these 

 

 did 

 flash 

the 

 after   

 the

START 

A. 

‘P ROBE.’ will 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

securely 

 

 

 in 

 

 

 it’ 

 

 the 

 P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 1 leave 

 

 in the

 if” it’s 

 inserted in 

A. 

   

 touches the 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I Temp 

 

   

   different

temperatures’?

A. 

 The 

 probe

 

 

 the 

   

 

 portions 

 

 

 i 

   

   

 

 styles. 

 

 in 

 

 

 setting 

 

Summary of Contents for RE1021

Page 1: ...5 Temperature Probe g 29 C king Guide 16 25 Time C k 8 Defrosting 7 Warranty B lck Cover Defrosting Guide 12 13 Delayed C king 28 Double Duty Shelf 4 26 27 29 Extension Cords 30 Features 5 Grounding Instructions 30 Heating or Reheating Guide 10 1 I Hold Time 28 Light Bulb Replacement 29 Microwaving Tips Minute Second Timer Model and Serial Numbers Power Levels 7 9 JE Answer Center Prccauti lns 3 8...

Page 2: ...Save time and money Before you request service check the Problem Solver on page 31 It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself All these things are normal with your microwave oven Steam or vapor escaping from Dull thumping sound while around the door oven is operating Light reflection around door or Some TV Radio interference outer case might be noticed while using yo...

Page 3: ... lights blowing of fise or tripping of circuit breaker Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided ins ation instructions Be cer in to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidenti tipping of the appliance in normal usage Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance Do not use outdoors Do not immerse power...

Page 4: ...ven microwave plastic may not be as tolerant of overcookingconditionsasareglass or ceramic materials and may soften or char if subjected to short periods of overcooking In longer exposures to overcooking the fd and utensils could ignite For these reasons 1 Use microwave plastics ordy and use them in strict compliance with the utensil manufacturer s recommendations 2 Do not subject empty utensils t...

Page 5: ...his cover You will damage the oven 8 MICROTHERMOMETERT Temperature Probe Use with TEMP COOK HOLD function only 9 DOUBLE DUTY1 Shelf Lets you microwave several foods at once See Safety Instructions and pages 26 and 27 for special instructions When this shelf is not in USC please remove from oven 10 lass Cooking Tray Tray must be in place when using the oven Cooking performance will be unsatisfactor...

Page 6: ...level 3 Low for defrosting ogram Cooking 6 TEMP COOK HOI D Use the temperature probe to cook by using a preset temperature Once oven reaches preset temperature it switches to Hold setting and maintains that temperature until YOU touch the CLEAR OFF pad See page 9 7 MIN SEC TIMER This feature uses no microwave energy It functions as a kitchen timer aS a holding period timer after defrost or as a de...

Page 7: ... but you nlay change this fc r nl re tlcxibilit See the clcfrt st i ng guide pages 12 tirrd 13 for dcfrt sting help Step 2 T uch DEFROST Displ shows ilnci POWER 3 ENTER DEF TIM E tlashes HOW to Change Po ver h el STA Step 4 Touch START DEF TIME S and POWER 3 sh w urrd t inle cc unts d wn c n displa When C CIC is c nlplcted the ven signals and tlashes End then aut nlaticall shuts 1 t ...

Page 8: ...ENTER TIME flashes Step 3 Select your cooking time For example touch 2 1 and 5 for two minutes and 15 seconds Display shows 62 15 and POWER 10 COOK TIME tlashes Step 4 Touch TIME COOK 1 2 Step 5 Set your cooking time I I How to Change Power bvel After setting cooking time touch POWER LEVEL pad then touch desired number for new power level Step 6 Touch START Step 7 COOK TIMEI the selected power lev...

Page 9: ...The i vcn will then tl l i the tcnlper iturc Step 7 Touch the CI I AR OFF p lci to stop the cyctc Step 8 Rcnl wc prc he ind filclct t rc nl the oven Cooking Tips LJSC LI tower p wcr tcvel it wil I hc it nlorc evenly even though rcq LI i ri ng nlt rc t i tne Be sure t rozcn ti lct h is been con ptctcty ctct rostcd bcti rc inserting pr lbc PrtJhc nl iy brc lk t t i it used i n t rozcn ti ods Cover t...

Page 10: ...over plate of ti od with wax p ipcr or pl istic wrap Meak and Main Dishes Saucy main dishes chop suey spaghetti 1 to 2 servings 150 1600 H 10 3 to 7 creamed chicken chili stew macaroni and 3 to 4 servings 150 1600 HI lo 6 to 10 chccse etc 1 cup serving 1 can 16 OZ 150 1600 HI lo 4 to 5 2 Thinly sliced r astcd meat Rare beef roast minimum time medium rare 1 to 2 servings MED HI 7 l 2 to 2 maximum t...

Page 11: ...t gravy 1 2 cup 150 1600 HI 10 I to 2 spaghetti sauce etc 1 cup 150 1600 HI 10 2 to 4 I can 16 oz 150 1600 HI 10 3 to 6 Crean y type 1 2 cup 140 1500 HI 10 I to 1 1 cup 140 1500 HI 10 2 to 2 1 2 Tip Cover Iood to prevent spatter Bakery Foods Cake coi tee cake doughnuts sweet rolls I piece nut or Iru it bread 2 pieces 4 pieces 9 in cake or 12 roils or doughnuts Dinner rolls nlullins 1 9 Pie fruit n...

Page 12: ... Place wrapped package in oven Turn over after first half of time After second half of time scperate pieces with table knife Let stand to complctc defrosting Steaks chops cutlets beef lamb pork veal Sausage bulk l lb tray 1 lb roll 2 to 4 per lb 2 to 4 per lb Place wrapped package in oven Turn over after first half of time After second half of time separate pieces with table knife let stand to com...

Page 13: ...Turn over after half of time Place in cooking dish with light underside up Turn over after half oftimc Breads Cakes Power Level W DEF 3 Bread or buns l lb 3 to4 none Remove metal twist tie Heat serve rolls 2 to4 none 7 oz pkg Coffee cake 11 to 14 oz 3 to5 none Coffee ring 10 oz pkg Sweet rolls 8 to 12 oz Doughnuts 1 to 3 Doughnuts glazed 1 box of 12 French Toast 2 slices Cake frosted 2 to 3 layer ...

Page 14: ...er 5 minutes Souffles arc done when center is set Remove paper tray from carton turn back film to expose potat cs Rotate tray 1 2 turn after half of time Break up before continuing Stir before serving Wh Shell ih Crab or shrimp newburg 6 Y2 oz Fish chips 5 to 14 OZ Deviled crab 6 oz Breaded fish 5 to 10 OZ I4 to 16 02 23 to 25 oz Package pouch Packagetray Microwave safe dish Microwave safe dish No...

Page 15: ...otatoes 2 tu 6 servings 8 t l 12 servings Souftlc frozen 12 OZ pkg P tatocs baked stuffed fr zcn I to 2 3 to 4 Micruwavc N safe dish Microwave Lid or safe dish plastic wrap Microwave Lid nr safe dish plastic wrap Micr wavc N safe pie plate and custard cups Microwave Wax paper safe dish HI lo 2 tn 4 min HI 10 1 to 3 min 3 tu 5 min 7 to 10 min HI lo 4 to 6 min 8 tn 14 min LOW DEF 3 9 to 13 min MED H...

Page 16: ...lf of time Add vegetables if desired after half of time Recover and finish Add 1 cup water per pound of meat Turn over after half of time Let meat stand in broth at least 10 minutes after cooking For boiled dinner remove meat cook vegetables in broth Temperature probe cooking yields most accurate results Turn roasts over when temperature reaches 90 or after about half of time Let meat stand 10 to ...

Page 17: ...uce microwave a few minutes to finish Shield top edge of ham with 1 IA inch strip of foil After cooking period let ham sund 10 minutes before carving Let stand 5 minutes before serving If a giaze is desired spoon pineapple or apricot preserves over cooked ham loaf a few minutes before serving Lamb Chops Brown N Sear No HI 10 5 to 7 min Brush chops lightly with oil Place in 4 chops dish preheated d...

Page 18: ...ong Cooking bag MED 5 13 to 16 min Brush with browning agent ifdcsired Add 1 2 dish per lb cup water to cooking bag SI it bag near closure to vent Do not usc metal tie on bag Cook breast side up Or place turkey breast up in dish and cover with plastic wrap Microwave at MED 5 20 to 22 minutes per lb Rcmove plastic wrap baste and rotate dish l 2 turn after half of time Brea Crust on breads will be s...

Page 19: ...inutc pcr c Let stand in water a fcw rninutcs Melt butter in pic plate add mnclct M icrowavc at MED 5 6 tn 8 minutes Sprinkle cheese wer mclct Microwave at MED 5 1 2 to I minute until checsc is s ightly rnclted Ctmlbinc and micrnwavc filling stirring every 2 minutes Pour filling intn prccnokcd shell Micrnwavc additional time shnwn at Icft Rntatc dish 1 2 turn after half of time Cheese F nduc M icr...

Page 20: ... 18 min ve etablcs are blanched Potatoes No HI 10 Prick skins of potatoes before cooking Winter squash caul itlowcr etc Yes Yes Ycs Yes Yes Cut in pieces or halves Add 1 4 cup 9 to 12 min water 7 to 10 min Use Iargc enough casserole to alow Ii r 15 to 20 min boiling in dish 10 to 15 min 10 to 12 min To stir fry one type of vegetable substitute 1 tablespoon oil for water and follow times in cooking...

Page 21: ...rrange after 7 minutes Brush with oil then cover with water Using fork turn over every 5 minutes while microwaving Add 2 U cups water Stir after 10 minutes Add I A cups water Stir after 2 minutes Cereal 1 Always usc microwave safe utensils plastic or glass Use large 3 Do not cover cnou h container to avoid spillover 4 Stir halfway through cooking time 2 Start with hottest tap water to shorten cook...

Page 22: ... cake Cupcakes 6 Greased 8 in round dish HI lo 7 to 9 rnin 8 in r und dish HI lo 9 tn I I min Paper lined cupcakcr HI lo 2 M to 3 rnin Bar cookies 8 in square dish 2 qt obl mg dish HI 10 6 to 8 min X to 14 min Lid or HI 10 3 to 4 min plastic wrap per piccc Baked apples Jr pears Microwave safe dish or casscrt lc Picrcc fruit or peel to prevent bursting Candies 1 Always use microwave safe utensils p...

Page 23: ...olks and chicken livers to prevent bursting Effeck of Food Characteristics on Microwaving Density of Food In both conventional and microwave cooking dense foods such as a potato take longer to cook or heat than light porous foods such as a piece of cake bread or a roll Round Shapes Since microwaves penetrate foods to about l in from top bottom and sides round shapes and rings cook more evenly Corn...

Page 24: ...s 6 medium green peppers 1Y2 lbs ground chuck beef 1 2 cup chopped onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 teaspoon salt 1A teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic minced 1 can lO oz condensed tomato soup 1 2 cup water 1 to 2 cups grated cheese Makes 6 servings Conventional Method Cut off tops of green peppers remove seeds and membrane Cook peppers 5 minutes in enough boiling water to cover drain In medium skillet on ra...

Page 25: ...ooking Bags Boil in bags Storage Bags Specialty Glass Ceramic and Porcelain such as El Camino F B Rogers Heller Marsh Industries Pfaltzgraff Shafford Paperboard Trays used for frozen entrees and dinners Plastic Trays and Plates used for frozen entrees and dinners Avoid Use only foil trays 3 4 in or less Foil or metal will reflect microwaves thus preventing even heating Arcing can occur if foil is ...

Page 26: ...steam generated from multiple food cooking may make cookware hotter than with regular microwaving together on or under the shelf Also be sure cookware is microwave safe I 1 Cookware for heating or reheating include 1 cup measuring cup 8x4x3 inch loaf dishes 9x5x3 inch loaf dishes or 9 inch pie plates Leftovers may be placed in small individual ceramic or plastic bowls To position the DOUBLE DUTYTM...

Page 27: ...ating If one dinner seems less done than desired return it to the box and continue heating on shelf I to 2 more minutes How to Reheat Several Different pes of Foods Together When heating several different types of food together foods which should be served hot must be placed on the oven shelf while fds which are only warmed should be placed on the floor This is because microwave energy enters the ...

Page 28: ...pears on display Defrosting is automatically set on power level 3 but can be changed by touching the POWER LEVEL pad and the desired power level I I Step 4 Set standing or hold time by touching MIN SEC TIMER The display shows O and ENTER TIME flashes Step 5 Touch 1 0 0 and O to hold for ten minutes 10 00 appears on display and TIME flashes I Step 6 Touch TIME COOK 1 2 pad Display shows COOK and 1 ...

Page 29: ...n onto the oven tray This may be removed with a cleanser such as Bon Ami brand cleanser Afier using Bon Ami brand cleanser rinse and dry thoroughly following instructions on can Do not use Bon Ami brand cleanser on the painted surfaces such as the walls It may scratch the paint Automatic Temperature Probe Probe is sturdy but care should be taken in handling Do not twist or bend avoid dropping temp...

Page 30: ... polarity in the connection of the power cord Caution Attaching the adapter ground terminal to the wall receptacle cover screw does not ground the appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not insulated and the wall receptacle is grounded through the house wiring You should have the circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is properly grounded When disconnecting t...

Page 31: ...at same time Cooking time must be increased when cooking more than one food item Check cooking guide time recommendations Probe not inserted properly into meat or dish when using Temp Cook Hold Check cooking guide for specific instructions Probe has been forgotten or not seated properly in oven wall when using Temp Cook Hold functions All these things are normal with your microwave oven consumer i...

Page 32: ...phone directory for HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL ELECTRIC HOTPOINT FACTORY SERVICE or HOTPOI NT CUSTOMER CARE SERVICE WHAT IS NOT COVERED Improperinstallation Failure of the product if it is used If you have an installation problem for other than its intended purpose c Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product contact your dealer or installer or used commercially You are r...

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